Omron E2E-X2Y2 Inductive Proximity Sensor, M12 Shielded, 2mm
Omron E2E-X2Y2 E2E series inductive proximity sensor, M12 shielded, 2-mm sensing distance, 2-wire AC 20-264V, NC output, prewired 2m cable, IP67.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | E2E |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Sensing distance, max. (alt.) | 2 mm |
| Sensing method | Inductive |
| Sensing-face shielding | Shielded |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Supply voltage | 20-264V AC ; Not Rated |
| AC supply voltage rating | 20-264V AC |
| DC supply voltage rating | Not Rated |
| Number of wires | 2 |
| Electrical connection | Bare Wire |
| Electrical installation type | Prewired Cable |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Output circuit contact form | NC |
| Output circuit type | AC-Type |
| Includes indicator lights | Indicator Lights Included |
| Output circuit | 2-Wire AC |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Body style | Cylindrical |
| Overall height | 53 mm |
| Body material | Brass |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. (alt.) | 185 °F |
| Operating temperature, min. (alt.) | -40 °F |
| IP rating | IP67 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Standards / certifications | CCC; CE; UR |
Product details
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest functional alternative to E2E-X2Y2?
Within the same series, the E2E-X5MY1 is a close alternative: same M12 mounting, but unshielded with 5 mm sensing, normally-open output, and an M12 connector instead of a prewired cable.
Will E2E-X2Y2 drop into a panel originally specified for E2E-X5MY1 without rewiring?
No. The X2Y2 uses a prewired 2m cable with bare wires, while the X5MY1 uses an M12 connector. Additionally, the X2Y2 is shielded with a normally-closed output; the X5MY1 is unshielded with normally-open output. Verify both wiring and logic compatibility.
What compliance documentation is available for this sensor?
It carries CCC, CE, and UR standards approvals.
The E2E-X2Y2: This cylindrical shielded sensor from the Omron E2E series detects ferrous metals at a maximum sensing distance of 2 mm. The 12 mm diameter nickel-plated brass body withstands cutting oil environments, and the 2 m prewired cable terminates in bare wires for direct panel wiring. Supply voltage is AC only — 20 to 264 V AC — with a normally-closed output circuit rated for 100 mA maximum load current and a minimum of 5 mA.
Compared to the same-series peer E2E-X5MY1, the X2Y2 is shielded with a 2 mm sensing distance (vs 5 mm unshielded) and a normally-closed output (vs normally-open). The X2Y2 comes with a fixed 2 m prewired cable; the X5MY1 uses an M12 connector for field-installable wiring. Both share the M12 threaded body diameter. If your panel was specified around the X5MY1, a change to the X2Y2 will require verifying that a shielded sensor with an NC output matches the input circuit and confirming cable routing length.
Environmental protection is IP67, with NEMA enclosure ratings covering 1, 12, 13, 3, 4, and 6. Operating temperature spans -40 °F to 185 °F. Standards include CCC, CE, and UR.